Project for Strengthening and Improving National and Subregional River–Maritime Links for Passengers and Goods

New

Transport

Port Construction and Development Program

Axis 3: Sustainable Spatial Planning and Development

SO.3.5. Develop connectivity infrastructure

Funding (public et prive) :

164,000,000,000 FCFA

Project leader

Ministry of Fisheries, Maritime and Port Infrastructure

Ministry of Fisheries, Maritime Infrastructure and Ports

National Maritime Affairs Agency

Project description

Senegal possesses strong potential for river–maritime transport, but navigation obstacles and insufficient infrastructure limit the movement of passengers and goods. The project strengthens and modernises national and subregional links by improving infrastructures, diversifying services and
ensuring safer navigation.

Intervention zones

🇸🇳 6 région(s) d'intervention

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Funding (public et prive)

164,000,000,000 FCFA

Overall Objective

Promote the development of river–maritime traffic and trade by improving services, infrastructure
and navigation safety

Specific Objectives

Strengthen links with new vessels and maritime stations in Goree, Casamance and Sine-Saloum
Establish a Praia–Dakar link to boost subregional trade
Relaunch water taxis in Dakar and Mbour

Expected results

Dakar–Goree link strengthened with two new vessels
Improved mobility in Casamance and Sine-Saloum
Construction of pontoons, maritime stations and storage areas
Improved navigation safety
A training centre for operation and maintenance becomes operational
Dakar–Praia link ensures two weekly rotations
Water taxi service implemented through PPP

Key milestones

2025

APD studies, DAO launch, contractor selection (LMDG)

Vessel construction in Korea and quay works in Goree

2026

2027

2028

2029

Reception of vessels and Goree quays